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    68 Newport. Tightening up the steering

    Also look at the input side of the steering gear for in and out play in the input shaft on the box as it is turned from the center position. A wear point that can be adjusted with that big spanner ring on the gearbox. That plus the coupler and other steering column/gearbox interfaces.
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    The weaponization of the DMV

    What do they claim the additional $778.00 is for? How did they determine that amount? I'm not sure about "weaponization" per se, although it might certainly seem that way, but it could well be "people not knowing what they are doing" nor "understanding what they should be doing". At least...
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    Holley 2bbl list/ series numbers

    Respectfully, that noted number looks more like a Holley casting part number for the particular PART of the carburetor, not the 4-digit "List Number" (for the complete assy), that on 4bbls, was usually stamped on the front of the choke plate housing, near the top edge on the driver's side part...
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    Rear end upgrade for 59 Dodge CRL Questions

    Looking at the standard and optional equipment listings in the sales brochures and dealer order guides. Unless it was a HP engine, the 2.76 (and later 2.71) ratios were standard. The HP engines had 3.23 (and later 3.21) ratios as standard. BUT those ratios could be flip-flopped too. Which...
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    Comparing Chrome Magnum 500 Brands

    The first Magnum 500 repros I saw, years ago, were from Wheel Vintiques. At that time, I strongly suspect THEY are the manufacturer (or have them made for them). This was in the later 1980s. Seems like every '68-'70 Charger and B-body that was at Mopar Nats in the later 1980s had those 15x7s...
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    torsion

    Additionally, outside of the "more center" part of the adjustment, more pre-load = higher spring rate and the opposite for less pre-load adjustment.
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    1969 Sport Fury fuel tank replacement

    I suspect that Spectra is the manufacturer for all C-body gas tanks that are for sale at this time. Everybody uses the same part number that Spectra does, is the reason I suspect that, BUT do not know that. Van's used to have the best price with free shipping. BUT do check Rock Auto, too, for...
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    Which KYB shocks x4 for 1961 Newport

    After I made my comments about other model years and Chrysler big-car models, I went into the KYB website and looked around for what they offered. For some reason, no 1961 Plymouths or Dodges, but seems like there were '62s and '59s? What they showed for the front shocks had a metal tube over...
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    Mopar Thrust Angle Shims for Leaf Spring

    Thrust angle or pinion angle?
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    PLYMOUTH SPORT FURY 383 TICKING :( HELP PLEASE

    I consider that "background information" from my experiences. Perhaps it comes from my parents being career school teachers and my orientation toward "product information" which can be shared with customers (in my career as a dealership front counter parts sales person, plus a car enthusiast)...
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    Which KYB shocks x4 for 1961 Newport

    I went into RA to look around, just now (Friday AM). Gabriel and a few Monroe listings. Their listings indicate 1955-1964 coverage, front and rear. No gaps. In these "buyers guide" listings, you have to also understand that some models did not go all the way through that time frame. Some...
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    Which KYB shocks x4 for 1961 Newport

    OK, not go to the Chrysler factory parts manuals (online versions) and look for differences in the front suspension pieces. Like lower control arms and such. Also look in the Chrysler factory service manuals about shock absorber installation and removal on the '61, '60, and '62 cars. Next...
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    PLYMOUTH SPORT FURY 383 TICKING :( HELP PLEASE

    Use ChatGPT or similar AI-generated answers ONLY AS AN ADVISORY. You might be younger than when the first computer orientation was "Garbage in, Garbage out". Any AI-generated answer CAN easily prove that! It might seem unusual, but typically cast iron exhaust manifolds against cast iron cyl...
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    Purple cam?

    Start with a magnetic base dial indicator. The magnet in the base is directional, so it can e easily removed. Harbor Freight or similar can be the best place to get one, price wise. The mechanism should have some tubes the indicator is mounted on that will allow for a good bit of adjustment...
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    Which KYB shocks x4 for 1961 Newport

    Have you looked on the KYB website for information and other models the shocks might fit? Looked in RockAuto for shocks, too? In other many threads in here, over the decades, there were complaints that many then-available shocks were too weak for a Chrysler's weight. The usual ones everybody...
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    440 identification inquiry

    To go along with the VIN or partial VIN stamps on the block, also look at the casting date and casting number on the side of the block. The casting date will pre-date the production/machining/assembly date of the engine, possibly up to about 6 months, as I understand it. By that point in time...
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    440 Piston Recommendations

    Perhaps it was a J rather than an H. I remember the HUGE exhaust manifolds that matched the "over the valve cover" ram intake system. Plus the old late '50s-vintage 2x4bbl intake that pulled down over 500lbs/ft of torque! But, as normal with Nick, few specifics at to the cam, pistons, and such.
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    Sanden conversion or RV2 Rebuild?

    There are MANY Sanden a/c compressors other than the popular one/size. Look at the Sanden website for information on them. Even many "backs" for the compressors, including a "GM back" where the lines come out horizontally. So, MANY more options than just what vendors usually sell! The Sanden...
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    440 Piston Recommendations

    I looked about 440 pistons several years ago. At that time, the only thing that would be close to OEM compression were forged pistons. All that was available in cast pistons were the generic 440 one size fits all items. The NOS Chrysler Parts 440 I bought on factory close-out sale in the...
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    Purple cam?

    The "other" Purple Shaft cams are in the current MP catalog. A whole family of them! Tame to less-tame. Obviously co-opted from another cam manufacturer. NOT the same deal. More of a "marketing situation" than not. NO 284/284 Street HEMI grind, like the orig Purple Shaft cams were. CBODY67
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